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'''Having your will prepared by an experienced estates lawyer or notary public is the safest way to avoid mistakes'''. Knowing your will is properly drafted can give you peace of mind. You can be confident your affairs will be handled according to your wishes. | '''Having your will prepared by an experienced estates lawyer or notary public is the safest way to avoid mistakes'''. Knowing your will is properly drafted can give you peace of mind. You can be confident your affairs will be handled according to your wishes. | ||
Getting advice from a lawyer or notary is particularly important when there are features such as a blended family, a charitable gift, property outside of British Columbia, a family business, a desire to hold property in trust for someone, or a wish to leave certain people out of your will. | Getting advice from a lawyer or notary is particularly important when there are features such as a blended family, a charitable gift, property outside of British Columbia, a family business, a desire to hold property in trust for someone, or a wish to leave certain people out of your will. | ||
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| text = Getting professional help to prepare a basic will isn’t as expensive as some people think. Ask an estates lawyer or notary how much it will cost. You should be able to get some free quotes. Feel free to shop around. | | text = Getting professional help to prepare a basic will isn’t as expensive as some people think. Ask an estates lawyer or notary how much it will cost. You should be able to get some free quotes. Feel free to shop around. | ||
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== Step 3. Sign the will == | == Step 3. Sign the will == | ||
